Accessibility

Savaria finished FY2023 with its strongest quarter and year ever

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

“2023 was a great year for Savaria and has set the stage for 2024 and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • “2023 was a great year for Savaria and has set the stage for 2024 and beyond.
  • Going back to 1992 when Savaria went public, I was the CEO of a company with sales of $50M.
  • For the fourth quarter, we delivered our best-ever adjusted EBITDA of $35.1M (16.2% of sales), fueled by a stronger gross margin of 34.3% up from 31.2% year-over-year.
  • We added strength to our management team in key areas of the business as part of our Savaria One program.

Anti-Integrin Agents Market Research Report 2024: In-Depth Analysis on Size, Target Population, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2034 - Focus on 7 Major Markets - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The "Anti-integrin Agents Market Size, Target Population, Competitive Landscape & Market Forecast - 2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Anti-integrin Agents Market Size, Target Population, Competitive Landscape & Market Forecast - 2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This detailed publication offers critical insights into the current and future landscape of Anti-integrin Agents, covering the gamut from existing treatments to emerging therapies.
  • The report delves into the competitive landscape of individual therapies, the patient pool eligible for Anti-integrin therapy, and also examines the market share of these treatments.
  • Strategic Market Forecast: Forecasted market trends propelling the Anti-integrin Agents market will equip stakeholders with key knowledge, aiding in strategic decision-making.

NAQI Logix -- a Breakthrough in Human-Machine Interface Without Brain Implants -- is Accepted into the Innovative Solutions Canada Program

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Recently selected by TIME as one of the best inventions of 2023, NAQI turns facial gestures and movements into powerful digital commands.

Key Points: 
  • Recently selected by TIME as one of the best inventions of 2023, NAQI turns facial gestures and movements into powerful digital commands.
  • "Innovative Solutions Canada is a program that assists companies like ours to bring exciting new technologies to the world.
  • The Accessible Canada Act, enacted by the Government of Canada, aims to achieve a barrier-free Canada by 2040.
  • NAQI Logix holds 26 patents worldwide, further solidifying its position as a pioneering force in the tech industry.

AudioEye Introduces Enhanced Enterprise-Grade Capabilities Focused on Compliance and Security

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE) (the "Company"), the industry-leading web accessibility platform, today announced a series of enterprise-level updates to help organizations better address ongoing accessibility compliance at scale.

Key Points: 
  • "Drawing from extensive customer feedback, our latest offerings provide web developers and users an intuitive experience that prioritizes compliance with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines."
  • AudioEye's latest updates offer streamlined processes, including coding and web development, that address testing accuracy and enhanced security for customers as they build compliant websites.
  • With new SSO capabilities, customers can log into AudioEye using the same credentials they already use within their organization, simplifying the login process and enhancing security by centralizing authentication.
  • With SSO, AudioEye addresses the stringent security requirements of enterprise clients, providing a deeper level of security and policy adherence.

Launch of new HMA-EMA catalogues of real-world data sources and studies

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Friday, February 16, 2024

- The catalogue for RWD studies expands and replaces the European Union electronic register of post-authorisationstudies (EU PAS Register®).

Key Points: 
  • - The catalogue for RWD studies expands and replaces the European Union electronic register of post-authorisationstudies (EU PAS Register®).
  • Using ‘FAIR’ data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable), they use an agreed set of metadata to describe and connect data sources to studies.
  • In addition, search on a wider set of metadata, enhanced view, export and data submission functionalities have been implemented in the catalogues.
  • Notes
    EMA will host a webinar on the catalogues on 4 March 2024 from 10:00 to 12:00 CET.

The rise of robo-retail: Who gets left behind when retail is automated?

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The flagship location of the coffee chain revived the long-dormant retail concept of the automat: a restaurant where food and drinks are served by technology, rather than human staff.

Key Points: 
  • The flagship location of the coffee chain revived the long-dormant retail concept of the automat: a restaurant where food and drinks are served by technology, rather than human staff.
  • The new coffee automat consisted of a touchscreen for placing orders, a window that allows customers to watch a robotic arm prepare their coffee, and a slot that dispenses the completed order.
  • Toronto has seen the arrival of numerous autonomous business concepts, ranging from Aisle 24’s cashier-less grocery stores to PizzaForno’s 24/7 pizza vending machines.

No card, no phone, no service

  • Checkout is accomplished through a touchscreen interface paired with a point-of-sale device that only accepts debit, credit or smartphone payments.
  • Since these underbanked individuals often hail from low-income communities, they are already disproportionately burdened by the transaction fees associated with debit payments.
  • This not only presents an obstacle for the communities mentioned above, but also impacts seniors, who still lag behind in smartphone adoption.

Automation and accessibility

  • This poses a potential problem should a customer require immediate assistance — specifically, assistance related to a disability.
  • The Canadian National Institute for the Blind notes that touchscreen payment terminals often lack haptic feedback or other accessibility features, creating a barrier for Canadians with vision loss.

Disappearing public amenities

  • Lastly, the automation of these retail locations often closes off taken-for-granted public amenities.
  • In large North American cities like Toronto, spaces like public parks, shopping malls and subway stations are increasingly being designed without expected amenities like sitting areas, drinking fountains and public bathrooms.
  • This general divestment from providing public amenities slots into a broader trend within Canadian urban planning towards defensive architecture, often disproportionately targeting youths and those experiencing homelessness.


Mathew Iantorno does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

LEGO Redefines Toy Industry Standards, Earns Acclaim in dozanü innovations' 2024 "State of Accessible Marketing" Report

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group, a global leader in the toy industry, takes the spotlight in the 2024 State of Accessible Marketing (SOAM) Report, an annual publication by dozanü innovations.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group, a global leader in the toy industry, takes the spotlight in the 2024 State of Accessible Marketing (SOAM) Report, an annual publication by dozanü innovations.
  • The LEGO Friends marketing campaign, which includes a 44-minute special episode of its LEGO Friends YouTube Series, sets a new gold standard in the toy industry.
  • The 2024 SOAM Report recognizes LEGO as a trailblazer in accessible marketing, setting a gold standard in inclusivity, representation, and engagement.
  • For more information about LEGO  and the 2024 State of Accessible Marketing Report, please visit www.dozanu.com/SOAM .

Victoria's Secret Transforms Fashion Landscape with Debut of Adaptive Fashion Line, Earns Acclaim in the 2024 "State of Accessible Marketing" Report by dozanü innovations

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Victoria's Secret's introduction of an adaptive intimates collection has set a new standard for inclusivity.

Key Points: 
  • Victoria's Secret's introduction of an adaptive intimates collection has set a new standard for inclusivity.
  • The focal point of the collaborative campaign, highlighted in the report, is Victoria's Secret's venture into adaptive fashion.
  • The 2024 SOAM Report recognizes Victoria's Secret's adaptive fashion campaign as a substantial industry shift, showcasing a commitment to inclusivity and challenging traditional norms.
  • For more information about Victoria's Secret and the 2024 State of Accessible Marketing Report, please visit www.dozanu.com/SOAM .

Circana Launches Liquid Data Engage, Propelling Retailers Into a New Era of Decision-Making

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

With Liquid Data Engage, Circana addresses the unique challenges faced by retailers, simplifying the complexity of managing market performance, category management, loyalty, supply chain, and retail media data assets in one simple-to-use solution.

Key Points: 
  • With Liquid Data Engage, Circana addresses the unique challenges faced by retailers, simplifying the complexity of managing market performance, category management, loyalty, supply chain, and retail media data assets in one simple-to-use solution.
  • “In an era marked by limited resources and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and machine learning, retailers grapple with the complexity of securely integrating disparate data assets,” said Rob Hill, president, Global Retail, Circana.
  • “Liquid Data Engage simplifies this process, emerging as a beacon for retailers to navigate the intricacies of today’s dynamic retail environment and enabling them to face challenges head-on.”
    Liquid Data Engage offers these key features:
    On-Demand Analytics.
  • Leveraging Circana’s Liquid Data® platform, Liquid Data Engage stands out by delivering a simple three-click guided analysis process, allowing retailers to spend less time identifying issues and more on implementing solutions.

Accessibility Standards Canada selected as a National Capital Region's Top Employer for 2024

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to announce that the organization has been named, for the first time, one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers .

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to announce that the organization has been named, for the first time, one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers .
  • Accessibility Standards Canada is an accredited standards development organization.
  • Its mandate is to help achieve a barrier-free Canada by 2040 by developing accessibility standards for organizations under federal rule, supporting accessibility research, and sharing information related to accessibility.
  • Accessibility Standards Canada aims to deliver world-class accessibility standards by ensuring it provides its employees with an open, inclusive, and accessible work environment, setting the bar high and applying best practices.